Disclaimer: I don't own Step Up or Step Up 2, but I do love the characters and the old man in this chapter is written by me, so ha! I get one point, I'm not losing by that much, right? hahah :)

This chapter is dedicated to: hokiegirl123, girlz-rule, and 5t4c3y!

Last time on On The Line:

"No, he checked out an hour ago."

"What do you mean checked out?"

"He left."

"Did he leave any note or any messages?" I ask frantically. I was too late.

"Well, he did say he was going back to London...apparently things weren't working well for him over here and he decided to head home."

"When does his flight leave?"

"An hour from now. Why?"

"He's the guy I love, I came all this way and I'm not letting true love fly away to another country, not this time."

Chase's POV:

"Boarding has now begun for flight 126 to London." The flight attendant says through the intercom.

"I'm gonna go take a breather, okay?" I ask and turn to Cable.

"Go ahead, we don't board for another 40 minutes." I walk out of the seating area and walk through all the different gates to the food court and gift shops. I must've not watched where I was going because I bumped into an elderly man going the opposite direction.

"I'm sorry, sir." I say and help him up.

"It's alright, you must be excited to see some lucky lady, aren't ya?"

"No, I just didn't see where I was going. Sorry again."

"Ha! You could've fooled me, son. There's a lot on your mind, right? And you're taking a breather to get away from something?"

"How did you know?"

"I went through the same thing at your age...I might be ancient, but I know a little something about love and I also know your problems are dealing with a certain little lady."

"She hates it when people call her little."

"You're still in love with her, son. Why are you leaving?"

"I guess we're not meant to be together."

"Young love, it's a real keeper," he starts chuckling and continues. "Let me tell you something about love... relationships, they bloom and die out. The choice of letting a relationship last or not depends all on you. There are no guesses to love, if you're in love, you'll know it. The butterflies in your stomach, sweaty hands, thinking about that person 24/7, and all the stuttering you do...it accumulates to love. And the most important characteristic of being in love is not knowing you're in love."

"But I do know that I love her."

"I know you do, but you were acting unsure. Never hesitate, it makes you look weak."

"Who are you to tell me what to do?"

"I'm not telling you to do it, I'm giving you advice. You're young and in love, don't let love slip away. You'll learn as you get older, love doesn't come easily and the mistakes you make at your age come back to haunt you."

"What are you saying?"

"Kids and hormones these days," he mutters.

"So, what are you saying?"

"Get your gal back, you fool!"

"Well, you couldn't have made it more understandable."

"Then what are you here for?"

"I'm moving on."

"You're an idiot."

"I thought old people were sweet and nice."

"I thought your generation was smarter."

"Touché."

"Well, I'm sorry I can't finish our conversation, my wife is waiting for me."

"You have a wife?"

"What did you think? Someone as good looking as me is taken." I start laughing and he gives me a menacing look, shutting me up quickly. "I have to get to my gate, my flight is leaving to London in less than 30 minutes."

"Are you supposed to be boarding flight 126?"

"Yes, why?"

"I'm on that flight, if you want...I can help get you there."

"Just because you're old, they think you're useless...kids today." He sighs and looks at me.

"So are you going or what, old man?"

"Hush and lets go!"

We walk back to our gate, getting ready for the flight. On the way back, I tell him of me and Andie's meeting at the doctor's office last week.

Flashback

Pro: His charming ways. I was hooked after that smile and personality.

Con: It's a reason for our downfall.

Pro: I'd be lying if I said I don't think about him still.

Con: I really wish I could stop.

Pro: The attraction is still there, no lust...all love.

Con: As much as I want to come back to him, I'm still scared he's gonna hurt me.

Pro: Our love was great, no lies. It was wonderful being in love with you. You always made me feel wanted and always supported me.

Con: I've never fallen out of our love yet. It's been a whole year and I wish I could fall for someone else, but you're the only one, in my mind, will always be right for me.

Pro: Your kisses and hugs, the way you make me smile and laugh, the way you chuckle quietly in my ear. I love the way I feel around you.

Con: I hate that I still love you so much after what you've done.

End of Flashback

"So, she still loves you."

"I guess."

"You seem to be guessing a lot, boy."

"I guess it's what I do best."

"You just guessed again."

"I do it unintentionally, sorry."

"So this is your love story."

"That was my love story."

"Not from what I hear of."

"What are you hearing? Are you playing with me? Did Cable put you up to this?"

"What? I can hear well, if you're asking and I'm not playing any games with you! We're talking like adults, are you hearing me right? Who's Cable? Why would my TV tell me to talk to you?"

"Never mind, I just confused you even more. You, older people, are keepers."

"Likewise, to you, younger folks."

"So..." I say, trying to break the silence taking place. Who knew talking to an old guy could be so awkward sometimes?

"You still have the girl and the love story, all you have to do is put the pieces of the puzzle together again."

"We can't."

"Oh, you guys will."

"What? How?" He points to something behind me. I look back and see Andie. She's breathing intensely, her bangs are stuck to her forehead, and she's wearing her ratty pajama pants that I've always loved.

"Chase, please don't go yet...let me explain." She pleads with what looks like tears in her eyes. Andie never cries, unless...it's something important to her.

"Ok, my ears are directed to you." I turn to look at her and she's getting ready to talk when Cable interrupts.

"Lets go, man! Our flight is gonna leave now." I turn to leave, but then Andie says something.

"Chase, please don't go, just give me a minute." Andie pleads again and I stay still.

"Dude, we have to go now."

"Chase..." She whispers softly and the tears are falling out of her eyes.

"Chase!" Cable shouts as he is walking towards our gate.

I stand in the middle of the busy walkway, in the middle of what I want and what I think is supposed to be, but all I can see are the two people who have made their decisions. Now it's my turn...

The airport scene is not done...yet. That's all I can say...

Trivia time!!

There is none, I am actually hoping for a lot of answers for this one, so please review to answer?

Ok, so I have 3 other stories out not including this one and one co-written story right now. And I have less time to write and stuff, but I really want to co-write another story with someone...so anybody want to do it? Have any ideas? Review or send it to me in a message if you're like me and need to know your ideas won't be stolen...LOL ok, so is anybody up for this challenge (not!)?

Thanks for reading and hope you enjoyed the chapter!